a new Asperger (almost sure)

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Hello.

My nicks are usually flamarina and astra-melena. I'm from Russia, so it was not very easy for me: 1) to understand I'm Asperger, 2) to find a community. So I'm really glad I'm here.

I diagnosed Asperger to myself, being a psychologist. Than I was at school, I was considered just a little bit schizoid person, but nobody thought it a problem, with just one "but" - I had no friends. Now I have some (all of them work in the same place as I do).
But I still have a lot of problems in everyday life, mostly because 1) I find it difficult to distinguish lie from truth, 2) I find it difficult to communicate in unsure situations.
My occupation is social, and all work for such people is communication and unsure situations. Nobody cares if I work, analyze, give lectures well - but most colleagues want me to be social. I often told them, that I cannot and it's difficult to me, but they insist, although they are psychologists and should, yes, should understand. Here, in Russia, being Asperger is not considered some special case. Everybody thinks that I do not try "to come over myself".
I'm a good "actor", I imitate neurotipical behavior five days a week, but it's so boring!! So I hope some day I'll find some space for my soul there I could be myself. May be, here

welcome, flamarina.

Hi and welcome!

That was a great post; I am interested to hear more about what it's like to have a diagnosis in Russia, and about what it's like to be a psychologist with Asperger's. I've wondered if maybe that's what I should do, because my friends have said more than once that I'm good at counciling people.

The best advice I can give for WP is, go to the other sections of the forum quickly and start interacting with people there. That will help you find community the fastest and the best way.

Welcome to Wrong Planet!

Oh, wow. You have an interesting story to tell. I hope we get to hear a lot from you.

I hope you enjoy your stay here!